Tuna Salad
with
Basil Walnut Dressing

Simple ingredient exchanges and a menu planner are given below to help you create quick and flavorful meals any time.

2-3 servings (as a main dish)

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5 Ingredients Needed:

canned tuna in water – 1 (6oz) can – drained

packaged broccoli slaw – 2 cups washed and patted or spun dry

red onion – 1/2 cup diced

prepared basil pesto – 1/4 cup

walnuts – 1/4 cup chopped

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1. In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, broccoli slaw and the onion.

2. In a small bowl, thin the pesto with a little water, or if you prefer, a little lemon juice. Add just enough water/lemon juice to make a pourable dressing for the salad.

3. Add pesto to the tuna salad and toss in the walnuts, mixing well to combine.


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Quick Meals - Menu Planner:

Main Meal Ideas:

** Serve this quick tuna salad on thick slices of rye bread with thin slices of Pecorino Romano cheese on top and a bowl of mushroom barley soup.

** Tuna Salad on Warm Polenta with Steamed Vegetables: Serve this quick seafood salad on top of warm polenta slices with a side of steamed carrots and brussel sprouts.

Light Meal Ideas (suitable for lunch or a light dinner):

** This quick salad recipe is the perfect wrap sandwich filling, using a soft flour tortilla wrap or a vegetable flavored wrap and served with baked sweet potato fries.

** This quick tuna salad recipe is a great baked potato topping.

** You can also serve this creamy tuna salad on a bed of arugula and spinach leaves with whole grain crackers on the side.

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Ingredient Exchanges:

* Instead of Broccoli: try Coleslaw or Grated Jicama

* Instead of Red Onion: try Scallions or Carrots

* Instead of Basil Pesto: try Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

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